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In the full episode, I speak with Launceston-based painter and photographer Katie Barron about her creative evolution — from a fascination with tattoo culture and design to a practice rooted in realism, humour, and play. Katie shares how moving from Canada to Tasmania shaped her artistic voice, and how nostalgia now plays a central role in her visual storytelling.
We explore her interest in painterly marks and mechanical reproduction, her use of childhood imagery (think toys and sweet treats), and her dedication to making art less intimidating and more joyful. Katie also shares the story behind Sweet Deceit, her innovative art-and-food exhibition hosted in a tiny bakery — a playful collaboration that invites audiences to experience painting in unexpected, welcoming spaces.
Themes: realism and play, painting and nostalgia, food and art collaboration, Sweet Deceit, creative migration, Canada to Tasmania, making art accessible
🎙️ Connect Curate Create is a podcast about creative courage, community, and place-based storytelling in regional Australia.
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